Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
Salary

The average Geographic Information Systems Analyst in the United States earns approximately $50K annually. With some bonuses and profit sharing proceeds approaching $6K each, total incomes of Geographic Information Systems Analysts generally range from $36K to $70K depending on individual performance. Residence is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by experience level and the specific company. Medical benefits are awarded to most, and a strong majority earn dental coverage. The majority of Geographic Information Systems Analysts (69 percent) who took the survey are men. Job satisfaction is high and work is enjoyable for most Geographic Information Systems Analysts. The data in this summary comes from the PayScale salary survey.

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

Common Career Paths for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

Plan your career path. Drag job titles to investigate a particular path and click on a link to see where particular career can lead.

While not commonly seen, Geographic Information Systems Analysts who transition into a Geographic Information Systems Project Manager position may see a rise in pay. The median salary for Geographic Information Systems Project Managers is $68K per year. Career advancement for the typical Geographic Information Systems Analyst often leads to becoming a Senior Geographic Information Systems Analyst or a Geographic Information Systems Manager; median salaries in these positions are $16K higher and $17K higher, respectively.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst Job Listings

Search for more jobs:

Popular Skills for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst

This chart shows the most popular skills for this job and what effect each skill has on pay.

Survey participants wield an impressively varied skill set on the job. Most notably, facility with Web Development, Database Management & Reporting, and AutoCAD are correlated to pay that is significantly above average, leading to increases of 31 percent, 26 percent, and 7 percent, respectively. Skills that pay less than market rate include Microsoft Office and Global Positioning Systems. Most people experienced in Data Analysis also know Data Management and Database Management.

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

More years of relevant experience do not necessarily translate to higher paychecks. Survey participants with less than five years' experience pocket $45K on average, but those with five to 10 years of experience enjoy a much bigger median of $52K. Geographic Information Systems Analysts bring in $59K after working for 10 to 20 years. Individuals who report more than two decades of experience seem to make only slightly more than folks in the 10-to-20 year range; the more senior group sees median earnings in the comparatively modest ballpark of $62K.

Pay Difference by Location

For those looking to make money, Geographic Information Systems Analysts in San Diego enjoy an exceptional pay rate, 31 percent above the national average. Geographic Information Systems Analysts can also look forward to large paychecks in cities like Sacramento (+17 percent), Phoenix (+10 percent), Denver (+9 percent), and Seattle (+7 percent). Geographic Information Systems Analysts in St. Louis make 21 percent less than the national average, proving that location is a major factor in pay. Workers in Austin and Tampa earn salaries that trail the national average for those in this profession (9 percent less and 8 percent less, respectively).